Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 15 February 1982 · 20:21 local in London
1982-02-15 20:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:21 local time in London on 15 February. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Feb
1982
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 20:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:35
Next moonset
10:55
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1982
23
New Moon
Not visible21:13 local · Tue, Tue 23 Feb · Moon -37°
Mar 1982
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:15 local · Tue, Tue 2 Mar · Moon 31°
Mar 1982
9
Full Moon
Above horizon20:45 local · Tue, Tue 9 Mar · Moon 28°
Mar 1982
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:15 local · Wed, Wed 17 Mar · Moon -59°